Kristen Healy, CPDT-KA
Affirming and Serving All Guardians and Breeds
TrainSmaR+ is a Veteran, LGBTQ+, Woman-Owned Business
Credentials & Affiliations
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
Professional Premium Member, Association for Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
Fear-Free Certified Professional - Animal Trainer Certification Program, Fear-Free Pets
Member, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
Member, Canine Training Professional, Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Association for Force-Free Pet Professionals
Tier 1 Professional Dog Trainer (PCCT1), School for the Dogs (SFTD)
Former Trainer, Wholistic Hound Academy
Graduate, Peaceable Paws Shaping Workshop
I help dogs and their humans by applying science-based behavior modification and training techniques.
Services & Specialties
Private Training (Online & In-Person*)
Behavior Consultations & Referrals (Online & In-Person*)
Breed & Household Compatibility Assessments
Disability-Accessible Training Plans & Techniques
Collaborative Training Plans (CAAB, DACVB, ACAAB, DVM/VMD)
Deaf & Blind Dogs (Congenital & Progressive)
Reactivity , Resource, & Aggression Issues
Basic Skills (e.g., Leash Walking, Recall, Simple Cues)
Environmental Management for All Stages / Ages
Minimal Restraint Handling & Fear-Free Confinement / Separation
Cooperative Husbandry & Veterinary Care
Safety Strategies for Homes & Families Inclusive of Children, Disabilities, Seniors, Multiple Dogs, & Other Species Combinations